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Four Harlequins named to face Ireland

Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s final match of the RBS 6 Nations against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 17:00, live on ITV).

Mike Brown and Joe Marler start, with Danny Care and Kyle Sinckler named among the replacements.

“We’ve had a really good week’s preparation,” said England head coach Jones.

“The intensity of training has been good. It’s going to be quite an occasion in Dublin so we understand we have to be prepared emotionally, physically and mentally.

“The mood in camp has been positive. We’re very excited ahead of what is a huge opportunity for the players. You sense the intensity has stepped up; it has in training, definitely.

“The message to the players has been quite simple, we’re playing Ireland on Saturday and that is the only thing that counts. We are focusing on preparing well, the only thing we can control is our preparation.

“Ireland not having anything to play for means they have the courage to fail which frees them up mentally, we are a little bit vulnerable because we have already been crowned the RBS 6 Nations champions and we had a big win against Scotland, so for us it’s getting the right mind-set for the game.